Newcastle will kick off the Guinness Premiership season with a trip to Northampton Saints on the first weekend of September.

The first visitors to Kingston Park will be Worcester on the weekend of September 8-9-10, followed by London Irish two weeks later.

Newly-promoted Harlequins visit the North-East twice within three weeks over November and December, firstly in the Premiership and then again in the Anglo-Welsh Cup.

The Falcons are at home over the Boxing Day period for the first time in three years, with Sale Sharks the visitors, while quickfire Premiership home-and-away clashes against Leicester Tigers take place over January.

A hectic April sees Northampton and Gloucester both make the trip to Kingston Park, while the Falcons finish their regular campaign on the weekend of April 27-28-29 when Bath are the visitors.

Director of rugby Rob Andrew said: "These fixtures just emphasises what we all know, that there are no easy games in the Premiership. ."

Season ticket holders can take in all 11 Premiership games and the three home European ties from only £168 for adults and £75 for juniors. Call 0871 226 6060 or visit Kingston Park. The Falcons are a planning pre-season fixtures for August.